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Monday, March 28, 2011

My World - Lady Justice, Salzburg

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Many of you might be familiar with the famous statue of Lady Justice. She has been the symbol of right and wrong since the early Greeks.

While doing some research on this subject, I found many depictions of Lady Justice. The iconic figure is often depicted blindfolded, holding a sword with scales but the one that I've encountered is so wonderfully different.

Unlike many representations of Lady Justice, this statue is portrayed with wings, wears no blindfold, holds the scales of justice while stomping on the devil into the fiery pits of hell. I absolutely love the modern representation of the statue although the devil looks kinda creepy to me. The inspiring lady figure faces hundreds of visitors who make their way around the streets of Judengasse daily and it's hard to pass by this statue without noticing it.

She wonderfully represents fairness, balance and justice of the law in her own classy way. I hope she would continue to seek the truth for justice.

That's My World
Posted by LifeRamblings at 7:27 AM
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26 comments:

  1. Ellen WhyteMonday, March 28, 2011 7:43:00 AM

    How imaginative! Love those devils.

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMonday, March 28, 2011 9:38:00 AM

    I remember the blind folded one ... good story behind it !

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  3. MonicaMonday, March 28, 2011 11:23:00 AM

    morning LR..nice pic! :) hmm why do u think she's wearing a blindfold and holding a scale eh?

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  4. linaMonday, March 28, 2011 1:06:00 PM

    Like the image of devil being stomped by Lady Justice.

    Justice will prevail! ;)

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  5. Angela Häring-ChristenMonday, March 28, 2011 9:32:00 PM

    Thank you for the interesting story and the good picture.
    Greetings
    Angela

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  6. CheerfulTuesday, March 29, 2011 12:48:00 AM

    thanks for sharing the story behind...nice shot! PinayMum - Mommy's Life Around...wishing you a great week!

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  7. magdaTuesday, March 29, 2011 1:39:00 AM

    The statue is wonderful and your photo!!
    I think you visited the cemeteries of Salzburg, is attraction...
    Greetings
    Have a nice week !

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  8. AnonymousTuesday, March 29, 2011 2:33:00 AM

    I am a Libra - so I can relate to the need for fairness and balance. This is a gorgeous statue!

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  9. AnonymousTuesday, March 29, 2011 4:53:00 AM

    I can relate to this version better than the common one. Have a lovely week.

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  10. Traveling HawkTuesday, March 29, 2011 5:08:00 AM

    A very good macro, Life Ramblings!

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  11. Windsmoke.Tuesday, March 29, 2011 6:28:00 AM

    Sometimes, sadly, the Scales of Justice don't always go the way you would like. I'm glad Lady Justice has the devil under control :-).

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  12. Penelope NotesTuesday, March 29, 2011 7:15:00 AM

    I hope this Lady Justice never flies away … the “devil” beneath her feet certainly looks like he needs a good stomping!

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  13. Sylvia KTuesday, March 29, 2011 8:11:00 AM

    I, too, can truly relate better to this Lady of Justice! And we do have a lot of devils these days that need stomping! Wonderful post for the day!

    Sylvia

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  14. Autumn BelleTuesday, March 29, 2011 8:14:00 AM

    I have seen the Lady Justice in a Hong Kong TVB serial. I love this statue because she is stepping on the devil. Let justive prevails!

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  15. lotusleafTuesday, March 29, 2011 9:12:00 AM

    Wonderful statue and a great photo. I like her outflung arm.

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  16. BarbTuesday, March 29, 2011 9:12:00 AM

    If ever I'm in trouble with the Law, I hope Lady Justice is on my side!

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  17. SandyCarlsonTuesday, March 29, 2011 9:26:00 AM

    This lady totally rocks. May she git 'er done for all of us!

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  18. AlTuesday, March 29, 2011 9:32:00 AM

    That is definitely a different depiction than I'm familiar with - nice shot and explanation!

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  19. AnonymousTuesday, March 29, 2011 11:26:00 AM

    Wonderful picture - and look at her cool boots!

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  20. UnknownTuesday, March 29, 2011 12:15:00 PM

    very interesting. this reminds of Michael the archangel but without the sword.:p great shot.

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  21. GattinaTuesday, March 29, 2011 2:38:00 PM

    Indeed very original ! The wings are probably there to show that justice can fly away, lol !

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  22. eileeninmdTuesday, March 29, 2011 4:20:00 PM

    Great story and photo of the Lady justice. I love how she is stomping on the devil. Have a great week!

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  23. MariucaTuesday, March 29, 2011 6:13:00 PM

    Thanks for the story sweetie, informative! :)

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  24. MariucaTuesday, March 29, 2011 6:14:00 PM

    Happy Tuesday, here's wishing u a wonderful week with a wonderful surprise in store he he! :)

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  25. RajeshWednesday, March 30, 2011 1:43:00 AM

    Wonderful and colorful statue of Lady Justice.

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  26. Only PrettierThursday, March 31, 2011 12:50:00 AM

    so cool

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